an easy recipe for flavorful, smashed black beans from a can.
Prep time: PT5M
Cook time: PT25M
Total time: PT30M
Rating
4.87 stars (15 reviews)
Keywords
black beans
Ingredients
2 tbsp. unsalted butter
1/2 cup finely chopped white onion ((or yellow onion))
1 tbsp. minced jalapenos ((seeds removed for less heat))
salt
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. cayenne ((optional - leave out for less heat))
1/2 tsp. oregano
15.5 ounces canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tsp. hot sauce (your favorite)
Categories
Side Dish
Cuisine
Mexican
Steps
Melt the butter in a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Add onions, jalapenos, and a healthy pinch of salt. Stir to coat in butter, then cook for ten minutes.
Stir in garlic and seasonings, and cook for three minutes.
Stir in the drained/rinsed black beans and water, then cover the pot with a lid. Allow the beans to simmer for ten minutes, until softened.
Uncover the pot, and turn the heat down to low. Once the beans are not actively bubbling, use a large spoon to stir the beans, and gently smash the beans against the side of the pot. Continue smashing until they form a creamy, thick texture.
Stir in the sour cream and hot sauce. Carefully taste, and season with more salt if needed.
Serve hot, and top with crumbled cotija cheese and cilantro, if desired!
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Calories: 197 kcal
Protein: 7 g
Reviews
Natalie on 2020-05-25 (5 stars): That sounds so delicious. I think I never tried anything like it. But now I must. My family will love this too. I just saved the recipe!
Heidy McCallum on 2020-05-25 (5 stars): These spicy smashed black beans were so good that I will be making them again very soon the entire family enjoyed them!!!
Mikayla on 2020-05-25 (5 stars): You saved taco night! I realized I was out of refried beans and I found this, it was so much better! So full of flavor and really easy, I loved the sour cream addition.
Charity on 2020-05-24 (5 stars): These beans look so delicious and creamy! Serving these next time we have enchiladas. Thanks!
Kushigalu on 2020-05-24 (5 stars): Love black beans but never tried it this way. So delicious.
Anna on 2020-05-24 (5 stars): Such an easy and delicious option, perfect for any vegetarians! I do have some canned black beans in my pantry, this would be a great recipe to use them in!
Paige on 2020-05-22 (5 stars): YUM, I can see having these with a big Mexican dinner with family...looks amazing!
Kate on 2020-05-22 (5 stars): These look so, so good! I have tons of canned black beans but get tired of eating them the same way every week. I'm looking forward to trying this recipe!
Amy Liu Dong on 2020-05-22 (5 stars): Wow! This is such an amazing recipe that I've encounter so far. This looks tasty and creaminess is overload.
veenaazmanov on 2020-05-22 (5 stars): A easy, quick and delicious comforting meal option.Best when vegetarian. Full of flavors.
